Bud Selig

CINCINNATI — Mike Trout flashed the skill that puts him at the front of baseball's new generation, just moments after four of the all-time greats had walked off the field. Trout became the first player in 38 years to homer leading off an All-Star game, Prince Fielder drove in two runs to show this era is not just about the kids, and AL arms outdueled their more accomplished NL rivals. Trout was named MVP, the first player to take home the award two years in a row. A new-look All-Star Game finished with the same old result. The AL beat the NL 6-3 Tuesday night and will open the World Series at home for the 10th time in 13 years. The AL closed the gap to 43-41-2 in All-Star...

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CINCINNATI — Mike Trout flashed the skill that puts him at the front of baseball's new generation, just moments after four of the all-time greats had walked off the field.Trout became the first player in 38 years to homer leading off an All-Star game,...

CINCINNATI — Pete Rose came home for the All-Star Game and made a rare on-field appearance where he's still treated like a king.The hits king was voted one of Cincinnati's Franchise Four players as part of a Major League Baseball promotion. Rose and...

CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Trout flashed the skill that puts him at the front of baseball's new generation, just moments after four of the all-time greats had just walked off the field.
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